but will not be the same as the aroma of vine-
ripenedfruit. In addition to fruity esters,
melons contain some of the same green,
grassy compounds that give cucumbers their
distinctive flavor, as well as sulfur
compounds that provide a deeper, more
savory dimension.
Some Melon Varieties
Summer Melons: very aromatic, keep one
to two weeks
Cantaloupe: smooth or lightly netted,
orange flesh, rich flavor (Charentais,
Cavaillon)
Muskmelon: deeply netted (most U.S.
varieties, sometimes misnamed
“cantaloupe”)
Galia, Ha Ogen, Rocky Ford: green
flesh, sweet and aromatic
Ambrosia, Sierra Gold: orange flesh
Persian: large, orange, mild
Sharlyn/Ananas: translucent pale flesh